There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Inveraray by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbettrain
6h 39m£115–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
6h 49m£27–44Drive 132 mi
- Drive from Inverness to Inveraraycar 132 mi
2h 43m£33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
6h 43m£81–133Bus via Bus Station Stance 3
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
6h 57m£43–81Train, bus via Perth
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
7h 1m£61–134
Inverness to Inveraray by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Inveraray is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Inveraray is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Inveraray. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Barn Brae via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Inveraray. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Arrochar & Tarbet via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Inverness and Inveraray is 242 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Inveraray without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Inverness to Inveraray, including transfers.
Inverness to Inveraray bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Inverness to Inveraray train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Inveraray is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Inveraray, Scotland?
You can take a train from Inverness to Inveraray via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, and Arrochar & Tarbet in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Barn Brae via Buchanan Bus Stn and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Inverness to Inveraray bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Inverness to Inveraray train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Inveraray is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Inverness to Inveraray.
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